Men accused of burgling arcade

Two men accused of twice raiding a Lytham shopping arcade and stealing electrical goods have had the first hearing of their case at court.

Lee Porter, 30, of Plungington Road, Preston, faces two charges of burgling Clifton Walk Shopping Arcade, stealing mobile phones, computers and accessories on December 7 and 8 last year. He was bailed to appear at Preston Crown Court on July 24. Raymond Mercer, 35, of Clitheroes Lane, Freckleton, faces two identical charges of burglary. His case was adjourned to April 25.